LPA Lowe toured and measured the on-limits areas and classrooms located at the facility. The facility has a total of 4 classrooms. Children will have access to 12 sinks, 5 toilets, and 2 urinals.

Classroom measurements are:

· Room #1 = (27.50 x 25.58) = 711.70 + (14.83 x 9.25) = 137.18 Total activity space in room #1 = 848.88

· Room #2 = (25.75 x 23.17) = 596.63 + (11.92 x 9.92) = 118.25 + (13.17 x 9.50) = 125.12 Total activity space in room #2 = 840.00

· Room #3 = (25.75 x 23.17) = 596.63 Total activity space in room #3 = 596.63

· Room #4 = (25.75 x 28.33) = 724.68 + (13.58 x 8.67) = 117.74 Total activity space in room #4 = 842.42

Total Indoor Activity Space: 848.88 + 840.00 + 596.63 + 842.42 = 3,127.93 divided by 35 square feet = 89 children.

· Courtyard Outdoor Play Area: (31.67 x 41.67) = 1,319.69· Outdoor Play Area: (106.67 x 41.67) = 4,444.94 + (36.75 x 7.25) = 266.44 + (60.58 x 9.0) = 545.22

Total Outdoor Activity Space: 1,319.69 + 4,444.94 + 266.44 + 545.22 = 6,576.29 divided by 75 square feet = 87 children.

Indoor/Children’s Area:

All outdoor and indoor passageways, stairways, inclines, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard were observed to be free of obstruction. The child care center was observed be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. Floors of all rooms have a surface that is safe and clean. Room #2 and #3 were observed with stairs leading to a off limit loft space. Stairs were observed to be barricaded. A comfortable temperature for children shall be maintained at all times. Furniture and equipment were observed to be maintained in good condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Tables and chairs were observed to be meet the needs of the children. All play equipment and materials used by children were observed to be age-appropriate. LPA observed cubby space for the children’s personal belongings All materials and surfaces accessible to children, including toys, were observed to be free of toxic substances.

Children bring water bottles from home and water fountains are used to refill water bottles. LPA advised the licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents. Licensee stated facility is cleaned daily in addition to the use of a pest control service when needed. All containers used for storage of solid wastes, including moveable bins, shall have a tightfitting cover that is kept on; observed to be in good repair; leakproof and rodent-proof.

Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children. LPA observed cleaning solutions to be stored in a locked storage room as well as in the adult bathroom located in the office. LPA advised storage areas for poisons shall be locked. No poisons were observed during visit. The licensee shall maintain the following first-aid supplies in a location accessible to staff but inaccessible to children: LPA observed a current edition of a first-aid manual, sterile first-aid dressings, bandages or roller bandages, adhesive tape, scissors, tweezers, thermometer, and antiseptic solution.

LPA Lowe observed facility to have combination carbon monoxide/ smoke detectors in the facility. The facility has a working telephone service on the premises.

LPA Lowe observed daily sign in/ out sheets in use with parent/ guardian signature.

LPA advised the licensee shall be responsible for ensuring that children with obvious symptoms of illness including, but not limited to, fever or vomiting, are not accepted. Licensee stated parents complete a daily self-assessment before arriving at facility.

LPA advised smoking is prohibited on the premises of a child care center as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(b). A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a child care center in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846(b) and (c).

Napping:

LPA observed mats used for napping maintained in a safe condition. Constructed of foam at least 3/4 inch thick. Covered with vinyl or similar material that can be wiped. Marked or colored so that the sleeping side can be distinguished from the floor side. Wiped with a detergent/disinfectant weekly or when soiled or wet.

Maintained in a safe condition with no exposed foam. Facility provides sheets for the napping mats.

LPA observed a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys and materials in good condition and in sufficient quantity to allow children present to fully participate in planned activities.

Restrooms:

All toilets, handwashing and bathing facilities were observed to be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. Additional equipment, aids and/or conveniences shall be provided as needed in centers that serve children with physical disabilities.

LPA advised hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate temperature of hot water delivered to plumbing fixtures used by children to attain a hot water temperature of not less than 105 degrees F (40.5 degrees C) and not more than 120 degrees F (48.8 degrees C).

There shall be one toilet and one handwashing fixture, separate from and in addition to the number of toilets and handwashing fixtures required in (h) above, designated for use by children who are ill, for use by staff, and for emergency use. This toilet and handwashing fixture shall be conveniently located in relation to the isolation area.

Common towels or washcloths are prohibited. Urinals may be used to meet the requirements of this section provided they are low enough for children to reach them, or broad-based platforms or anchored steps are provided to enable children to reach them.

Outdoor:

LPA observed a shaded rest area for the children. Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard. As a condition of licensure, the areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides and other similar equipment was observed to be cushioned with material that absorbs falls.

Sandboxes shall be inspected daily and kept free of hazardous foreign materials.

The fence was observed to be at least four feet high.

LPA Lowe advised any construction or equipment that could pose a hazard in the outdoor activity area shall be made inaccessible to children in care. This shall include, but not be limited to, incinerators, air- conditioning equipment, water heaters, and fuse boxes. No construction or equipment that could pose a hazard was observed during visit.

No pools or in-place wading pools were observed during visit. LPA observed children participating in water play with a wading pool. Licensee stated water is dumped out of wading pool at the end of the activity.

Health Related Services:

Medications was observed to be kept in office inaccessible to children. A refrigerator in isolation area is designated to be used to store any medication that requires refrigeration.

LPA Lowe advised the licensee shall develop and implement a written plan to record the administration of

Food Service:

LPA advised all food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 226.20, (Revised January 1, 1990) Requirements for Meals, for the age group served. All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful manner.

All foods or beverages capable of supporting the rapid and progressive growth of microorganisms that can cause food infections or food intoxications shall be stored in covered containers at 45 degrees F (7.2 degrees C) or less.

Pesticides and other similar toxic substances shall not be stored in food storerooms, kitchen areas, food-preparation areas, or areas where kitchen equipment or utensils are stored.

Soaps, detergents, cleaning compounds or similar substances shall be stored in areas separate from food supplies.

All food-preparation and storage areas shall be kept clean and free of litter and rubbish; and measures shall be taken to keep all such areas free of rodents and other vermin. Facility does not have a kitchen.

The food-preparation area shall not be used for: Children's play activities, unless such activities are part of a supervised food-education program. Full-day programs shall offer a midmorning and a midafternoon snack.

Children bring own lunch from home and facility provides snacks.

Postings:

LPA observed the license, LIC 613A (9/96), PUB 393 (8/02) Child Care Center Notification of Parents' Rights Poster, LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness checklist, and LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan to be posted in a prominent, publicly accessible location in the center.

Menus was observed to be in writing and posted at least one week in advance in an area accessible for review by the child's authorized representative. LPA advise copies of the menus as served shall be dated and

The following items were discussed:

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over responsible for administration or direct supervision of staff, persons who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311A, Records To Be Maintained At The Facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and documents to be posted.

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An exit interview was conducted with the above items discussed and a copy of this report was provided to the licensee Richard Sharp. Final license determination will be made upon review by the Licensing Program Manager.